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Sue Wolverton oversees 22 offices and 1,200 agents as Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s senior vice president in the Southwest Florida region. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
2011 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year: Sue Wolverton

The Kiwanis Club honor wasn't on Sue Wolverton's bucket list. But the surprise award motivates her to do more of what she's always done: aim higher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suzy Lysen and Janet Petrillo, customer service manager for Jude Connally
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jude Connally opens its doors on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
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Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Haile Middle School student Jordan Boyer said she loves how she can connect to people's emotions and experiences through the words of her songs. Her new song, "Goodbye Love," is scheduled to be released on iTunes soon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Haile student releases song, music video

East County resident Jordan Boyer, a longtime performer, is working toward a professional singing career with the release of her new song and music video, 'Goodbye Love.'

  • East County
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Pam Eubanks Team leaders from Out-of-Door Academy’s Relay for Life event accepted the Top Youth Award on behalf of the school’s student body.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

  • East County
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Now semi-retired, Edgewater resident Dave Kostura enjoys playing tennis and participating in other activities in the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch photographer Dave Kostura spent most of his career working with NASA and with the U.S. military.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: Paul Vincent Dean

Paul Vincent Dean, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Atlanta, died Jan. 25. He was 80.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: William Kahn

William Kahn, of Overland Park, Kansas, and formerly of New York City and Longboat Key, died Feb. 1. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: George Bernard Kelly

George Bernard Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of New York City and Port Washington, N.Y., died Nov. 22.

  • Longboat Key
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Brian Moran watches as his wife, Erin, does the sign for “cake” and their daughter, Aura, 19 mos., tries to imitate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers learn to sign at Gulf Gate Library

The Baby Rhyme and Sign Time at Gulf Gate Library is a program for babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months that has become quite a popular program at the library over the last four years.

  • Sarasota
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Baggers stand outside City Hall wearing bags on their heads and listening to James Derheim, Monday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Baggers at City Hall

People wore bags on their heads and walked from Mattison's to City Hall, Monday, Feb. 6.

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"Sho-Nuff Strawberry" was just one of the many delectable and delightfully named mini desserts made by Annie Clyde’s Homemade Cakes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

The Siesta Key Craft Festival brought thousands of people out of their homes and into the village on Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4.

  • Siesta Key
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Marie and future Commodore Bob Hunter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Bird Key Yacht Club opened its doors for the first ever Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Members dined on appetizers and rooted on their teams. They even had a quiet room, or 'box seats,' for the serious fans.

  • Longboat Key
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Tyler Kvols-Riedler does some practice throwing, Saturday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

The 16th annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament was a big success with a turn out of 102 participants. The tournament took place Saturday, Feb. 4, at North Water Tower Park and benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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